Three people were stabbed in a terror attack near a shopping center in Gan Yavne, Israel, with the assailant being killed by police. The victims sustained serious wounds, and the attacker, identified as a 19-year-old illegal alien, targeted civilians with two knives. Emergency medical teams provided life-saving treatment to the injured and evacuated them to the hospital. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and action against the threat of such attacks.
Two people were killed and two others seriously wounded in a suspected shooting attack near Bnei Re'em in southern Israel. The assailant, who arrived in a stolen car, opened fire at a bus stop before being shot and killed by a civilian. Police are conducting searches to ensure no other terrorists are at large. The incident prompted discussions on gun license policies, with a government minister advocating for easier civilian access to firearms. Additionally, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson welcomed the attack as a response to the conflict in Gaza.
Two assailants, alleged members of the far-left extremist group DHKP/C, attacked the Caglayan courthouse in Istanbul, wounding six people before being shot dead by security forces. The attackers' elder sister was reportedly at the courthouse for a trial at the time of the incident. The group DHKP/C is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union.
Masked gunmen attacked a Catholic church in Istanbul during Sunday morning mass, killing one person and injuring several others. The assailants, reportedly wearing ski masks, opened fire at the Santa Maria church before fleeing the scene. Turkish authorities have launched an investigation, and the motive for the attack remains unclear. The Pope expressed his support for the church community, while Turkish officials condemned the "vile attack" and vowed to capture the perpetrators.
A suspected car-ramming attack in central Israel has left one woman dead and 17 others injured, with two Palestinians arrested in connection to the incident. The attack involved the theft of vehicles and multiple instances of pedestrians being struck in different areas of Raanana, north of Tel Aviv. The injured include nine children, with one in serious condition, and the incident has prompted a heightened security presence in the area.
